The AstraZeneca vice-president of business development operations has been appointed as a United director with immediate effect.

It follows the Cambridge-based pharmaceutical firm having worked with Cambridge United Community Trust since November 2015, AstraZeneca now supporting the Active Science programme that aims to increase primary school children's enthusiasm for science.

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United chairman Dave Doggett said: “It is a great pleasure to welcome Shaun to the board.

"The club has made significant progress over the last few years and as we continue to develop we have in place a board of directors that have the enthusiasm and expertise to take the club forward.

“Shaun brings a wealth of experience which will complement and strengthen what is already a very talented board of directors.”

Meanwhile, the CUCT board has been strengthened by two new appointments in the shape of AstraZeneca transaction director in business development Jenny Horsfield and Ian Mather, head of law firm Mills & Reeve and chairman of Cambridge Ahead and the Cambridge Arts Theatre.

"Both love football but more importantly both understand the way that sport can impact a community for good and have a passion to see Cambridge United make our city a better place to live for all its residents.”